Product design

On-line database of successful resource efficiency projects carried out in manufacturing companies in Germany. It enables user to filter the best practices according to the region, industry branch, resources (energy, water, materials) and areas (production process, product design, monitoring...

Remember to read the 'green print'! Printing company with a robust eco-philosophy reeps benefits in Nordic market Natural inks, oils and recycled paper are a key part of the green printing approach AS Ecoprint is an Estonian printing service company offering graphic design, offset printing and wide...

Sustainable furniture-maker in Finland flies high Ecodesign and full lifecycle thinking permeate Finnish furniture-maker's production The company has achieved a Nordic Swan Ecolabel for several products Isku is a leader in furniture know-how and industrial innovation. The company's goal is to...

Cutting waste in a systematic way will help SMEs to reduce cost and save material. A special waste-prevention plan will be very helpful in introducing such a systematic approach. It helps to understand where resources are used, where waste is generated, and to find and prioritise waste-reducing and...

Durable products designed with sustainability considerations, or ecodesigned, offer many advantages both to the company and the environment. Ecodesign takes into account the full life-cycle of products, from conception to design and development, to construction, packaging and end-of-life...

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) are typically used by households quickly after purchase or at least under one year. This includes packaged foods, cleaning supplies, light bulbs, but also cosmetics and personal hygiene items. FMCG packaging is a major challenge. Because of the short lifespan and...